Amid CMS budget blues, a call to care: "(By Ann Doss Helms, ahelms@charlotteobserver.com) As Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools faces school closings, bruising budget cuts and likely layoffs, Mecklenburg Ministries wants to offer a ray of hope.
The interfaith group is launching 'The Power of One,' a quest to help people see that each person's time, money and advocacy can make a difference in schools. The project kicks off Jan. 11, with clergy, business and community leaders gathering to see a documentary about urban teachers."